After 40 incredible years as a strength coach, Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Performance Coach Brad Roll has made a remarkable gesture to give back to the University of Tennessee community. Coach Roll has generously funded a scholarship for student-athletes in the Haslam College of Business, with the inaugural recipient being Charlie Taylor, a standout member of the National Championship Baseball team.
Coach Roll’s selfless act is a testament to his dedication to the development and success of Tennessee student-athletes. Throughout his illustrious career, Roll has worked tirelessly to help athletes achieve their full potential, both on and off the field.
“I am thrilled to be able to give back to the University of Tennessee in this way,” Coach Roll said. “As a strength coach, I have been fortunate enough to work with some incredibly talented and driven student-athletes over the years. This scholarship is my way of showing appreciation for the opportunity to be a part of their journeys and to help support the next generation of Tennessee student-athletes.”
The scholarship, which will be awarded annually to a deserving student-athlete in the Haslam College of Business, is a significant investment in the future of Tennessee Athletics. By providing financial support to student-athletes pursuing a degree in business, Coach Roll is helping to ensure that they have the resources they need to succeed in both their academic and athletic pursuits.
For Charlie Taylor, the inaugural recipient of the Coach Brad Roll Scholarship, the award is a welcome recognition of his hard work and dedication to excellence. A key contributor to the Tennessee Baseball team’s National Championship win, Taylor is an exemplary student-athlete who embodies the values of academic and athletic excellence that Coach Roll’s scholarship aims to promote.
“I am deeply grateful to Coach Roll for his generosity and support,” Taylor said. “This scholarship will be a huge help to me as I pursue my degree in business, and I am honored to be the first recipient of this award.”
The Coach Brad Roll Scholarship is a fitting tribute to the enduring legacy of a coach who has given so much to the University of Tennessee community. As the scholarship continues to support deserving student-athletes in the years to come, it will serve as a lasting reminder of Coach Roll’s commitment to excellence and his dedication to helping others achieve their full potential.
“Coach Roll’s generosity and commitment to our student-athletes are truly inspiring,” said Tennessee Athletics Director Danny White. “This scholarship will have a lasting impact on our program, and we are grateful for Coach Roll’s ongoing support.”
As the University of Tennessee community comes together to celebrate Coach Roll’s remarkable gesture, one thing is clear: the impact of his scholarship will be felt for generations to come.
